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Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.
Proverbs 14:3 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 14:3 in other translations
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
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In context
1 Wisdom is building her house, but the foolish woman is pulling it down with her hands.
2 He who goes on his way in righteousness has before him the fear of the Lord; but he whose ways are twisted gives him no honour.
3 In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.
4 Where there are no oxen, their food-place is clean; but much increase comes through the strength of the ox.
5 A true witness does not say what is false, but a false witness is breathing out deceit.
6 The hater of authority, searching for wisdom, does not get it; but knowledge comes readily to the open-minded man.
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